Interim-Night Integrated Goggle Head Tracking System (I-Nights). Volume 2. Flight Test, Pilot Survey Report

Abstract

Helmet-Mounted displays (HMDs) and Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) are being developed for military aircrews. NVGs use image intensifier tubes to amplify ambient starlight thereby enhancing nighttime operations. BNDs present sensor video (infrared, low light TV, etc.) and critical mission data (flight information, weapon status, threat situation) directly to the crew member's eyes. The information remains within his field-of-view no matter where he tums his head. This permits traditional head-down tasks to be performed in a head-up mode. However, placing HMD/NVG technology on the helmet is not a simple task. Many safety related and human factors issues must be considered. The United States Air Force's Interim-Night Integrated goggle and Head Tracking System (I- NIGHTS) Program addressed many of the safety and human factors issues while testing three I-NIGHTS Helmet designs. Testing had two primary objectives: a) to quantify system performance; b) to identify and quantify the risks of using HMD/ NVGs on military aircraft; and c) investigate human factors related issues. This report summarizes the I-NIGHTS program, testing, and results. Helmet-Mounted Displays, Night Vision Devices, Safety, Test Methods

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA282400

Entities

People

  • R. Grove

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Ejection Seats
  • Flight Crews
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Indicator Lights
  • Light Sources
  • Low Light Levels
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Military Aircraft
  • Night Vision Devices
  • Optics
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).